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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 338.03 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 338.03 and 140.05 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 338.03 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/338.03 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 338.03 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 47,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339.84/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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